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Coming Clean about Habits

If you read the last blog, you will see a point of view that is emerging – that all the drinking, and drugs that society engages in, is at least in part: an effort to join in and find spirit. While this may be a large generalization – it seems that this is one reason why we might have a drink, or why someone might do a drug. My point is that, we need to focus more on the inner-strength and beauty to avoid letting substance use become a crutch. Also we really need to be able to connect our selves with others in a positive way. When people can’t achieve this connection, they may try to hide or seek freedom in what can actually be a tight corner, that is more confining than the initial space. It seems best to have clean connections: Ones that are not fettered by substance use. This may be difficult. When care and attention is taken to minimize these risks, some things may be permissible… IF health is not threatened. Moderation for substances like alcohol, coffee, nicotine, etcetera is important for people that can afford this indulging. Other more extreme forms of drug use can often act as an impediment to a healthy world. It is unfortunate that people are put in the spot where they feel there is no where else to turn. I think that if we co-operate with a drive to bridge gaps in communication and economics – addictions to substances may become less. This is a complex bridge to build. However, Awareness of mental health and how that coincides with substance use may be a first step to help many people. Once people are on the road to recovery, fair treatment, personal initiative and continued availability of the collective knowledge about health: can help keep the path clear.

This obligatory poem was written about some of the issues that can happen in substance use.